Callifest 2018

About Callifest

‘Callifest’ is the flagship event of Achyut Palav School of Calligraphy. As the name goes this event is a festival… a celebration of Indian scripts. The first event was held in 2008 and this year is the 4th edition of the same. It is a basket of events spread over 6 days which include Exhibitions, Workshops, Calligraphy Demonstrations, Lectures and Presentations by Experts.

The Aspiration behind Callifest

Though traditionally, calligraphy is the art of ‘Beautiful Writing’, in the past few decades it is proven to be an excellent tool of effective communication. Calligraphy has evolved to great lengths with its ability to exploit the letters &words to visually convey the intensity of the meaning.

Highlights

Literature through the eyes of Calligraphy

Calligraphy is inspired by literature and in turn it aesthetically enhances the meanings of the words conveying text effectively. This year Callifest pays an artistic tribute to the works of Indian writers and poets by recreating their literary gems in calligraphy. To allow visitors to appreciate the profundity of our literature, at the same time get a glimpse of our beautiful scripts, literary works in various languages across India will be chosen.

Time to Act, Because we Care

Art gives people food for thought; it encourages thinking different & pioneers new ideas. It influences people with impressive visuals and impacting messages. Callifest will harness this power of art to highlight various social issues plaguing India today. Issues like Need to Ban Plastics, Organ & Blood Donation, Swachh Bharat, Saving the Girl Child, Child Labour etc. will be highlighted using creative messages in calligraphy.

Contact Us

Callifest Venue Map

APSC (Vashi)

We wish to bring the beautiful scripts, languages, literature, calligraphy and the artistic potential of India to a maximum number of people. Therefore for all the events of Callifest including School Tours Workshop for Teachers, Art Demonstrations, Lectures and Presentations by experts are completely free of cost.

Creations highlighting social issues in India

Callifest expands its mission to spread awareness about Indian scripts to include consciousness about various social issues that are of national concern. Create paintings, posters or installations that highlight issues like - need to Ban Plastics, Organ & Blood Donation, Swachh Bharat, Saving the Girl Child, Child Labour, Wildlife & Forest Conservation etc…Create an impacting work of art that conveys your thoughts on the issue.

Send images, posters and photographs of installation on urja.calligraphy@gmail.com for approval.